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Storms bring flooding, lightning strikes and downed trees for second straight night in central NC
The first round of storms rolled through Wake County around 3 p.m., bringing much-needed rain to the county. Around 6 p.m., another round slowly made its way through the viewing area.
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The Watchers
· Jul 13, 2026
Five rescued as flash floods trigger landslides and damage in Del Rio, Tennessee
Torrential thunderstorms caused severe flash flooding across the Del Rio community in Cocke County, Tennessee, on July 11, 2026, triggering landslides, damaging roads and properties, and prompting the rescue of five people. Nearly 300 electricity customers lost service. Source
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 6, 2026
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
The Daily Beast
· Jun 22, 2026
Deaths of Three Hikers Spark Warning at Grand Canyon
Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for the Grand Canyon after an increase in heat-related incidents in the inner canyon. The NWS has warned that temperatures could reach or exceed 110 degrees at midday on Monday through Tuesday at Phantom Ranch, and stresses that visitors are “strongly advised” to avoid hiking in the middle of the day. An extreme heat watch was in effect on June 16 when two hikers, aged 67 and 68, were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail, described by the National Park Service as the most difficult inner canyon trail. The NPS said that they appeared to have succumbed to heat-related illness. A third person, aged 72, died on June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail, also as a result of heat-related illness. 90 miles south, residents and visitors were evacuated at Oak Creek Canyon on Friday in response to a wildfire that burned hundreds of acres near Sedona. The alert from the NWS notes that the chance of showers and thunderstorms in the region is expected to increase by the middle of the week.Read it at Associated PressRead more at The Daily Beast.
ABC7 New York
· Jul 7, 2026
Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey
Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jul 13, 2026
Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Recovery efforts are underway in Cocke County after flash flooding swept through the Del Rio community Saturday mo...
WRAL News
· Nov 11, 2025
WRAL Weather Alert Day: Storms moving out, showers could linger
Thunderstorms moved through central North Carolina on Friday evening. Some lingering showers could hang around after sunset.
Latestly.com
· Jun 23, 2026
Flash Flood Risk: Warnings Issued Across Central Virginia as Heavy Rain Soaks Region
Residents were urged to avoid flooded roadways and remain alert for rapidly changing weather conditions. The warnings were issued after thunderstorms produced intense rainfall across portions of central Virginia, with forecasters cautioning that localized flash flooding could develop quickly in areas receiving repeated downpours.
The Independent
· Jul 11, 2026
200 children and staff rescued by Black Hawk helicopters from Missouri summer camp after catastrophic flooding
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for the area, which got between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 centimeters) of rain
WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington
· Jul 12, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 8:05PM EDT until July 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Issued: Sat Jul 11 | 8:05 PMIn effect for: Inland New HanoverSevere: MinorCertainty: LikelyUrgency: Expected* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation...
Off The Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Philadelphia Area Digs Out From Damage Left by a Series of Storms
Residents in some Philadelphia neighborhoods and surrounding counties were cleaning up Sunday from widespread damage caused by a line of severe, short thunderstorms that passed through. The storms, called microbursts, passed through Saturday afternoon, downing trees and power lines, flooding a handful of streets and causing structural damage. A building that collapsed in a West []...Click to read more
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· Jun 22, 2026
Reflecting Pool Story Somehow Gets Stranger, Democratic Socialists Feast in DC Primary, and Missing Giraffes Located in Virginia
Good morning. Hot and sticky with rain chances throughout the day and a high around 91. Rain is likely overnight, with a low near 68. The Nationals begin a four-game homestand against the Phillies this evening. You can find me on Bluesky, I’m @abeaujon.87 on Signal, and there’s a link to my email address below. [] The post Reflecting Pool Story Somehow Gets Stranger, Democratic Socialists Feast in DC Primary, and Missing Giraffes Located in Virginia first appeared on Washingtonian.
JFeed
· Jul 6, 2026
Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County Until 1:30 PM
A flash flood warning is in effect for Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County until 1:30 PM Monday as heavy storms continue to batter the NYC metro area, downing trees and knocking out power.
UrduPoint
· Jul 6, 2026
Windstorms, rain over next two days
Windstorms, rain over next two days
ArcaMax
· Jun 28, 2026
Colorado wildfires: Lightning-sparked fires in southwestern Colorado forest burn thousands of acres, force evacuations
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CNN
· Jun 29, 2026
Extreme winds rip apart South Dakota town
Extreme winds rip apart South Dakota town DEK: A 131-mph gust was recorded near Highmore, South Dakota, where drone footage revealed extensive damage.
Hot Air
· Jun 30, 2026
Most of a Little Town in South Dakota Just Survived 130 MPH Wind Gusts
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CBC News
· Jun 27, 2026
66 fires currently burning in the Northwest Territories, evacuation alert remains in place for Fort Simpson
Thousands of lightning strikes mean a very busy weekend, says N.W.T. fire. Fort Simpson fire remains main concern, as well as fire near the Alberta border that threatens the highway. High heat and the risk of dry lightning continues for the area around Wood Buffalo National Park, Fort Smith and in the Sahtú and Dehcho.
KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls
· Jun 23, 2026
Dramatic Photos Show Fire Engulfing Idaho Lakeside Home
Dramatic Photos Show Fire Engulfing Idaho Lakeside Home
Associated Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Severe storms down trees and flood several streets in Philadelphia
The storms came through Saturday downing trees and power lines, flooding several streets, and even causing at least one building to collapse, throwing bricks and debris into the street, crushing cars and blocking trolley tracks. Photo credit: WPVI-TV/6ABC Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
India Today
· Jul 8, 2026
Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain
Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 7, 2026
A stray downpour possible through sunset, but better rain chances over the weekend
A stray downpour is possible through sunset today, with only a 20 chance of rain reaching the San Antonio metro area. Light Saharan dust will arrive Wednesday and Thursday, causing hazy skies but minimal impact. Dry weather is expected midweek before Gulf moisture brings a 40 chance of scattered downpours on Saturday afternoon. Any Saturday downpour could bring significant rainfall, though rain will not last all day.
Sky News Australia
· Jun 27, 2026
Utah faces escalating wildfire threat with Cottonwood blaze uncontained
Residents in Utah are making emergency preparations as a wildfire intensifies. The Cottonwood blaze has spread across more than 32-thousand hectares. Currently, the fire remains completely uncontained.
USA TODAY
· Jun 29, 2026
At least 4 dead after floods across central and southeast Kentucky
Two rounds of storms brought nearly a foot of rain in some areas of Kentucky, surpassing previous rainfall records. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/06/29/kentucky-tennessee-flash-flood-emergency/90735213007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
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· Jul 1, 2026
More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire
More than 150 structures have been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire in southern Colorado, where mandatory evacuations remain in place and firefighters have not gained any containment, according to officials. The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 28,314 acres in Pueblo and Custer counties and was 0 contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to fire officials. [] The post More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire appeared first on BNO News.
Times of India
· Jun 28, 2026
3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border, blazes spread across US West
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Related coverage for "Storms bring flooding, lightning strikes and downed trees for second straight night in central NC": The Watchers — Five rescued as flash floods trigger landslides and damage in Del Rio, Tennessee. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. The Daily Beast — Deaths of Three Hikers Spark Warning at Grand Canyon. ABC7 New York — Powerful storms, deluge of rain bring flooding, toppled trees and power outages in New Jersey . WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents. WRAL News — WRAL Weather Alert Day: Storms moving out, showers could linger. Latestly.com — Flash Flood Risk: Warnings Issued Across Central Virginia as Heavy Rain Soaks Region. The Independent — 200 children and staff rescued by Black Hawk helicopters from Missouri summer camp after catastrophic flooding. WAAV – 980 AM – Wilmington — Coastal Flood Advisory issued July 11 at 8:05PM EDT until July 11 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC. Off The Press — Philadelphia Area Digs Out From Damage Left by a Series of Storms. Washingtonian — Reflecting Pool Story Somehow Gets Stranger, Democratic Socialists Feast in DC Primary, and Missing Giraffes Located in Virginia. JFeed — Flash Flood Warning in Effect for Brooklyn, Queens, and Nassau County Until 1:30 PM . UrduPoint — Windstorms, rain over next two days. ArcaMax — Colorado wildfires: Lightning-sparked fires in southwestern Colorado forest burn thousands of acres, force evacuations. CNN — Extreme winds rip apart South Dakota town. Hot Air — Most of a Little Town in South Dakota Just Survived 130 MPH Wind Gusts . CBC News — 66 fires currently burning in the Northwest Territories, evacuation alert remains in place for Fort Simpson. KLIX News Radio – Twin Falls — Dramatic Photos Show Fire Engulfing Idaho Lakeside Home. Associated Press — Severe storms down trees and flood several streets in Philadelphia. India Today — Submerged streets, shops, housing societies: Surat inundated after heavy rain. KSAT San Antonio — A stray downpour possible through sunset, but better rain chances over the weekend. Sky News Australia — Utah faces escalating wildfire threat with Cottonwood blaze uncontained. USA TODAY — At least 4 dead after floods across central and southeast Kentucky. WDBQ – 1490 AM – Dubuque — LIST: 2026 Guide To 4th Of July Fireworks Shows In Eastern Iowa, Western Illinois. BNO News — More than 150 structures lost in Colorado wildfire. Times of India — 3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border, blazes spread across US West

